insert_link Local Windhoek to spend N$15m on road repairs By: Ketemba Tjipepa The City of Windhoek expects to spend more than N$15 million to fix the potholes caused by the recent heavy rains. Windhoek’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says the total cost may increase as more damage is assessed. Amutenya said the funds will cover the immediate repairs, but additional resources may be needed if the situation worsens. "While this amount covers the initial scope of repair, it's also anticipated that […] today7 April, 2025
insert_link Local Councillor Ndjaleka addresses ‘tribal political war, between SWAPO and LPM’ in Kharas Region By: Junior Mutaleni In a media briefing held today at the Kalahari holding Hall Luderitz, in !Nami#nus Constituency Regional Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka addressed ongoing political tensions within the Kharas Regional Council. The briefing focused on allegations against Chairperson Josef Isaacks of LPM, who has been accused of misusing his authority and creating a challenging environment for fellow council members. Ndjaleka, who has been vocal about these issues, emphasized the […] today7 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Aranos woman loses over N$840,000 to fraud By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of fraud is under police investigation following an incident that occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, between 16h00 and 17h00 at Farm Wolftoon, near Aranos. According to police, a 48-year-old Namibian woman was contacted telephonically by a person who identified himself as an employee of Telecom Namibia. Accord to the police report, the suspect allegedly informed the complainant that her WIFI system needed to be […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Fatal crash claims one life near Oranjemund By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of culpable homicide, as well as reckless and/or negligent driving, is under investigation following a fatal accident on the MR118 road between Oranjemund and Rosh Pinah. The incident occurred on Saturday, 5 April 2025, at approximately 21h00, about 40 km from Oranjemund. It is alleged that the 35-year-old male driver of a white Chevrolet sedan lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. According […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Two arrested for stock theft in Aranos By: Hertha Ekandjo Two Namibian men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested in connection with a case of stock theft valued at N$3000. The incident occurred on Friday, 4 April 2025, between 17h00 and 18h00 at Farm Mersa, Aranos. It is alleged that the suspects unlawfully entered a farm camp and slaughtered two sheep without the owner’s consent. According to the police, no recovery has been made thus far. Investigations […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Usakos teenager (18) arrested for the murder of six family members, including a 90-year-old Erongo police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the death of six family members in Usakos on Saturday, March 5, 2025. A police report says the teenager used an axe to murder the six before setting the house in the Hakhaseb location on fire. The deceased are Elisabeth Naruses (90), Fenny Naruses, an 18 Grade 11 learner at Usakos Junior Secondary School, Ibra Naruses (6), Raunisha Boer (6), Rachel […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Local Nekundi suggests a NaTis branch in Havana, Katutura, to decongest NaTis Valley Branch Transport minister Veikko Nekundi suggested that NaTis have a branch in Katutura to decongest the Northern Industry branch. Nekundi said this when he paid a surprise visit to Windhoek NaTis, the northern industry branch, to check the operations. Different clients from different departments have expressed various views on the operation within the institutions. Many complained about standing in queues for hours while some were happy with the operation. Due to […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link Local Oshana starts distributing relief food to flood victims The Oshana Regional Council commenced distributing relief food to communities affected by floods in Ompundja, Uuvudhiya, and Okatyali. The Namibia Defence Force's helicopter is helping transport the drought relief to areas cut off by the floods. Oshana governor Elia Irimari, who joined the team in dispatching the food, says they will first ensure that all the needed food as per the government drought relief programs is distributed to the allocated […] today4 April, 2025
insert_link Local Ohangwena to seek help from PM Office for flood victims Ohangwena governor Sebastain Ndeitunga says the region will approach the Office of the Prime Minister to seek help for the flood victims. There are more than 50 people staying in temporary shelters at Helao Nafidi after they were relocated because of the floods. The people were relocated on Wednesday, April 3, 2025. "We are assessing the needs to see if we need assistance from the central government," Ndeitunga said. Regional […] today3 April, 2025
